| Examples of Noun Clause Errors |
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The noun clause lacks an introductory pronoun. |
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It is accurate information is important. |
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Whether it is accurate information is important. |
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After wh question words and whether (if), use statement word order. |
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I do not know why was she so late. |
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I do not know why she was so late. |
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A plural verb instead of a singular verb refers to the subject. |
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What we need are not available. |
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What we need is not available. |
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The subjunctive verb does not have a correct form. |
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His supervisor insists that he calls the employees benefits office today. |
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His supervisor insists that he call the employees benefits office today. |
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An auxiliary is used in the negative subjunctive. |
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The doctor advised that he do not smoke. |
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The doctor advised that he not smoke |
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| Noun Clauses - Subjectives in Noun Clauses
- Examples |